Goosehead Insurance Inc (GSHD)vsMarsh & McLennan Companies Inc (MMC)
GSHD
Goosehead Insurance Inc
$40.86
-2.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.50B
MMC
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc
$182.70
-1.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $89.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc generates 6821% more annual revenue ($26.45B vs $382.20M). GSHD leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 0.2%. MMC trades at a lower P/E of 21.9x. MMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
GSHD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MMC
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 176 in profit
Earnings expanding 111.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
8.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GSHD
The strongest argument for GSHD centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MMC
The strongest argument for MMC centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GSHD
The primary concerns for GSHD are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : MMC
The primary concerns for MMC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GSHD profiles as a growth stock while MMC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GSHD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
GSHD is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
MMC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MMC scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Goosehead Insurance Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Goosehead Insurance, Inc. is a portfolio company of Goosehead Financial, LLC providing personal lines insurance agency services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.
Visit Website →Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE BROKERS · USA
Marsh McLennan (formerly known as Marsh & McLennan Companies) is a global professional services firm, headquartered in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Its four main operating companies are Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman.
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